🚌 Bus from Castlereagh to Belfast
8 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 22:38 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Metro | ~10 min | 59 | 06:14 | 22:38 | Montgomery Road |
| 6f | Metro | ~22 min | 11 | 07:35 | 17:54 | Rochester Road |
| 512 | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 11 | 09:05 | 22:25 | Castlereagh Road |
| 12 | Ulsterbus | ~23 min | 6 | 07:09 | 18:15 | Castlereagh Road |
| 5c | Metro | ~15 min | 5 | 07:54 | 17:23 | Clonduff Drive |
| 7g | Metro | ~24 min | 2 | 07:10 | 07:47 | Locksley House |
| 7h | Metro | ~35 min | 1 | 16:58 | 16:58 | Locksley House |
| 5b | Metro | ~9 min | 1 | 05:24 | 05:24 | Montgomery Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castlereagh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castlereagh to Belfast?
8 routes run directly from Castlereagh to Belfast: the 5a (Metro), the 6f (Metro), the 512 (Ulsterbus), the 12 (Ulsterbus), the 5c (Metro), the 7g (Metro), the 7h (Metro), the 5b (Metro).
How long does the bus take from Castlereagh to Belfast?
Around 10 minutes on the 5a, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlereagh to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 5a) leaves around 06:14 and the last around 22:38. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlereagh to Belfast?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.